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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.06, 1,108.36 and 466.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.06, 1,108.36 and 466.91 is: 644.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.06 : 1,108.36 = 466.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.06/1,108.36 = 466.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.06x = 1,108.36 × 466.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.06x = 517,504.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,504.37/803.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.42

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